King Blue Hotel Opens in Toronto’s Entertainment District
TORONTO — Northland Properties is announcing the opening of its first hotel property, the King Blue Hotel Toronto. The hotel pays tribute to Toronto’s history, with the...
Federal Government Extends Support Measures for Hardest-Hit Businesses
OTTAWA — The federal government announced further targeted support for the hardest-hit businesses, proposing changes to the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program, the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program...
Ontario Eases Capacity Restrictions and Releases Re-Opening Plan
By Nicole Di Tomasso
TORONTO — Starting today, restaurants, bars and fitness centres, casinos and indoor meeting and event spaces in Ontario can begin welcoming back more customers...
Canada Unveils International Travel Vaccine Passport
OTTAWA — The federal government is launching a national COVID-19 vaccine passport that Canadians will be required to use for international travel starting Nov. 30, 2021. Each...
The Drake Hotel to Unveil New Modern Wing
TORONTO — Drake Hotel Properties has announced that Toronto’s Drake Hotel will reveal its expanded property on Dec. 1, 2021. The opening of its new five-storey Modern...
Three Vancouver Island Hotels Rated Among Best in Canada
VICTORIA — Condé Nast Traveler has released its list of top hotels by country based on surveys completed by more than 800,000 Condé Nast users, with three...
Kostuch Media Ltd. Announces 2021 Pinnacle Award Winners
TORONTO — Kostuch Media Ltd., publisher of industry magazines Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier, has unveiled the 2021 winners of its prestigious Pinnacle Awards. This year marks the 32nd edition...
Venue Change for Western Canadian Lodging Conference Announced
TORONTO — Big Picture Conferences has announced a venue and date change for the upcoming Western Canadian Lodging Conference (WCLC), which will now be held on Nov....
Terroir Hospitality Symposium Hosts Two-Week Virtual Program
TORONTO — Terroir Hospitality Symposium will be hosting its two-week virtual program from Nov. 7 to Nov. 17, 2021, bringing together a community of chefs, suppliers, restaurateurs...
Best Western Names Champion Green Award Winner
SURREY, B.C. — The Best Western PLUS Sunrise Inn in Osoyoos, B.C. received the Best Western Champion Green Award at the company’s 2021 North American Convention in...